Emmie is a folklorist and drag performer whose scholarly work influences their art. Their passion for arts education led them to the world of museums and they have worked extensively with various collections through Indiana University. Though their focus is on the intersections of gender identity and costume, Emmie is also interested in the way marginalized communities construct narratives of self and preserve their artistic traditions. When they aren’t at the museum you can find them performing around Las Vegas as their alter ego JJ Suede.